A prayer for our children

As I read Jacob’s blessing on Joseph’s sons, I prayed for my own daughter this morning.

Lord, you were the God before whom my father walked.

Not only that, you have my shepherd all my life to this day.

Throughout my life, you have redeemed my life from harm.

You saved me from my sin, and from the Enemy who would have destroyed me.

Now Lord, bless my daughter.

As you have been my shepherd, be hers.

As you have redeemed me, redeem her.

In Jesus’ name, amen.